There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Arras by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille FlandresIc / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
3h 44m€25–34Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C730
- Take the bus from Bruges to Lille757
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
5h 19m€21–44Drive 130 km
- Drive from Ostend to Arras130 km
1h 33m€21–29
Ostend to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Arras is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Arras. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Arras via Bruges and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Ostend and Arras is 163 km. The road distance is 130 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Arras without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ostend to Arras, including transfers.
Ostend to Arras bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat station.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Arras is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Arras via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Arras via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 19m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Arras bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brugge Station perron C7.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Arras is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Ostend to Arras.
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